Philly archdiocese financial officer gets prison time in $900,000 theft

Aug 29, 2012 - 12:12 am .- Anita Guzzardi, the former chief financial officer of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, was sentenced on Friday to two to seven years in prison for stealing over $900,000 from the archdiocese’s general fund over a seven-year period.

Cardinal Bertone speaks of 'ferocious' Vatileaks attack on Pope

Jun 6, 2012 - 06:05 pm .- The Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, believes the continued leaking of confidential papal information to the media is “ferocious, biting and organized.”

Pope suffering but serene as Vatileaks investigation continues

May 28, 2012 - 09:06 pm .- Pope Benedict is “suffering” but serene, despite the prosecution of his butler for stealing sensitive papal documents and the continuing police hunt to find any accomplices.

Police arrest suspect in 'Vatileaks' case

May 25, 2012 - 09:22 am .- A person suspected of leaking sensitive internal Vatican documents has been arrested and is currently being detained “in a secure room” by the Vatican police.

After Fr. Williams scandal, Legion head stresses accountability

May 22, 2012 - 07:25 pm .- Father Alvaro Corcuera, the general director of the Legion of Christ, has asked forgiveness for his failure to act firmly enough towards a prominent Legion priest who fathered a child and has insisted that the Legion is improving its efforts to hold wayward clergy accountable.

Pope removes Italian bishop amid fraud accusations

May 22, 2012 - 02:03 am .- Pope Benedict XVI has removed an Italian bishop from ministry following the launch of a police investigation into alleged financial corruption within his Sicily diocese.

Legion leaders regret not acting sooner in Fr. Williams case

May 17, 2012 - 04:15 pm .- Leaders of the Legionaries of Christ have apologized for not acting more quickly in the case of Father Thomas Williams, who acknowledged on May 15 that he fathered a child several years ago.

Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child, issues apology

May 15, 2012 - 12:58 pm .- Father Thomas Williams, one of the most high-profile American members of the Legion of Christ, is leaving public ministry after admitting he fathered a child.